The Jack the Ripper cases occurred between August and November 1888, and then ceased. Probably one of the reasons for the long-term interest in these cases is the fact that women were savagely killed over 10 weeks and then the killings suddenly ceased. We all know that that is not the way of serial killers; they kill until they are caught or they die. Generally, the crimes took place in the East End of London, in the slums of Whitechapel.
Part of the reason the populace followed the news with such fervor is that the literacy in England was near 96% and a new type of newspaper arrived to feed the interest. It was the tabloid that had lots of sensational information and plenty of photos.
Hourly History was smart and avoided the temptation of putting their two-cents into 'who killed the women?' This is a well-written book about a very famous series of murders without a solution. Great writing.
Part of the reason the populace followed the news with such fervor is that the literacy in England was near 96% and a new type of newspaper arrived to feed the interest. It was the tabloid that had lots of sensational information and plenty of photos.
Hourly History was smart and avoided the temptation of putting their two-cents into 'who killed the women?' This is a well-written book about a very famous series of murders without a solution. Great writing.
